2:00 p.m. - Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 101
1219 N. Carpenter Road, Modesto
10:00 a.m. - Forum Building, Room 101
Modesto Junior College East Campus
435 College Avenue, Modesto
This fabulous trip flies in and out of Rome and highlights Florence, San Gimignano, Montecatini Terme, and Siena. Day two arrive in Rome where your tour begins with a welcome dinner. Day three travel to Assisi where a local expert guides you on a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis and the historic old city. Travel from there to the spa resort town of Montecatini your home for the next six nights! Day four spend the day in Florence where a local Florentine guide highlights this amazing city including Michelangelo's statue of David, the Piazza del Duomo, and many others. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Day five discover the medieval town of San Gimignano and enjoy free time before your special visit to a Tuscan winery for an opportunity to sample the selections. During your visit, learn about the art of winemaking and the process of making Italian olive oil. Day six enjoy a day of leisure. An optional excursion to Pisa and Lucca is available. Day seven learn the techniques of leather making before heading to Siena, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Embark on a lovely walking tour through Siena's narrow, Gothic streets and see palaces, mansions and the historic Piazza del Campo. Day eight return to Florence and enjoy a guided tour of the Pitti Palace. See master works by artists such as Raphael, Rubens, and Caravaggio and tour staterooms of this former royal palace. Day nine depart Montecatini for Rome. Upon arrival tour classic Rome featuring the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum and Piazza Venezia. This evening join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Day ten the tour ends and you head home.
Cancellation waiver insurance, airfare, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 13 Meals included. This trip is on a first-come first-serve basis.
A - Double - $3,243 per person B - Single - $3,643 per person
Fly into Tucson where you will enjoy a welcome dinner and spend the first night. On Day two cross the Mexican border and go through the beautiful Sonora Desert to the Sea of Cortez. Day three enjoy a day of leisure to explore San Carlos. Day four visit a pearl farm and learn the process of cultured pearl production and the effort to replenish the gulf with these once plentiful species. Enjoy an overnight stay in the beautiful colonial city of El Fuerte which was founded by Spaniards in 1564, and sits in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Tonight enjoy a memorable folkloric show. Day five travel on the Chihuahua Pacifico Railroad that takes in the most scenic portions of the 25,000 square miles of canyon from sea level to almost 8,000 feet via numerous tunnels and countless bridges. Upon arrival at your hotel, your home for the next two nights, enjoy the stunning views from the rim of the canyon. Day six experience the Tarahumara's culture when tribal members perform for you. See their traditional dance, tribal games and a foot race demonstration. Embark on a tour of the area called Divisadero; visit the small church and the balancing rock precariously positioned at the canyon's edge. Day seven a trip through the canyon brings you to the town of Creel, one of the largest and most populated towns in the Copper Canyon, sitting 7,874 feet above sea level. Next, visit the Mennonite Museum near Cuahetmoc where you will enjoy a homemade lunch before continuing on to Chihuahua. Day eight tour Chihuahua featuring the home of the Mexican Revolutionary leader, Pancho Villa, and other highlights. Later cross back into the United States, arriving in El Paso, Texas. Tonight join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Day nine the tour ends and you head home.
Cancellation waiver insurance, airfare, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 18 Meals included. To book at this price, registration deadline is: October 21, 2009.
A - Double- $2,199 per person B - Single - $2,799 per person
This wonderful trip highlights parts of Australia and New Zealand. Due to crossing the International Date Line and overnight travel, the tour begins on Day three in Cairns, Australia where you spend the first three nights. Day four board a high speed catamaran for an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Day five visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. Learn about the Aborigiinal lifestyle and even throw a boomerang. This afternoon visit Hartley's Croc Farm where you may see crocodiles, koalas and kangaroos. Day six fly to the city of Sydney. This evening, dine atop the city at Sydney's Revolving Restaurant with spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Day seven enjoy a city tour of Sydney that includes Kings Cross, The Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, and others. Discover architectural wonders during a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Later, enjoy an opportunity to learn how raw opals are transformed from the dark mine shafts to works of art. Day eight take in the sights during a delightful dinner cruise of the Sydney harbor during which you'll pass by two of Australia's most famous icons: the renowned Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Day nine fly to New Zealand and enjoy a gondola ride to dinner at the Skyline Restaurant which overlooks Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. Day ten enjoy the grandeur of the Hollyford Valley on the way to Milford Sound. During a cruise of Milford Sound you'll see why this fjord is one of the most visited sites on the South Island. Day eleven enjoy a leisurely day in Queenstown. You may want to take in the optional "Safari of the Rings" which takes you through the Mountains and the countryside where the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed. Day twelve travel to New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook. This evening arrive in the historic city of Christchurch. Day thirteen enjoy a short sightseeing tour. Highlights include magnificent gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park district. Later, visit a Canterbury farmyard where you'll enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration and see the herding of the farm's animals. Tonight a New Zealand family welcomes you into their home for dinner. Make new friends and learn the customs of the "Kiwi's" and enjoy a home-cooked meal. Day fourteen enjoy a day on your own to explore beautiful Christchurch. Tonight enjoy your farewell dinner inside the restored Riccarton House mansion. Day fifteen explore the city of Christchurch this morning before the tour ends later today.
Cancellation waiver insurance, airfare, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 20 Meals included. To book at this price, registration deadline is: August 15, 2009.
A - Double - $4,999 per person B - Single - $6,199 per person
Optional 4 Days 3-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension
Enjoy 3 nights with an optional island tour and other activities before your tour ends. Day eighteen your tour ends.
Airfare, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 4 Meals included.
A - Double - $649 per person B - Single - $949 per person
Experience two of the world's most popular cities on one fabulous tour. After an overnight flight arrive on Day two in London, England. We are flying in one day before the tour begins to give you time to rest or explore on your own before the tour begins. On Day three the tour begins with a welcome dinner. Day four a local expert leads you on a panoramic tour of London. See Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace, the London home to Britain's royalty since 1837. At Westminster, see the houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Tonight enjoy a theatre performance. Day five is yours to explore on your own. You may choose an optional excursion to Windsor Castle. Day six depart London and travel on the Eurostar High Speed Train to Paris, France. Tonight enjoy dinner with breathtaking views at the Eiffel Tower. Day seven see the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Champs Elysees, and other amazing landmarks while on a guided tour. This afternoon you may choose an optional excursion to Louis XIV's magnificent Palace and Gardens of Versailles. Day eight you are free to enjoy to city. You may choose an optional tour at the Louvre; indulge in some of the world's most famous shopping, or sit at a sidewalk cafe and people watch. Tonight enjoy a special farewell dinner. Day nine the tour ends and you fly home.
Cancellation waiver insurance, airfare, Eurostar High Speed Train to Paris, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 10 Meals included. To book at this price, registration deadline is: November 15, 2009
A - Double - $3,499 per person B - Single - $4,539 per person
Join Community Education for this spectacular once in a lifetime trip! The world-renowned Oberammergau Passion Play that began in 1634 still continues every ten years. After an overnight flight arrive on Day two in Vienna, Austria where you will stay two nights. Day three tour highlights of Vienna including Belvedere Palace and St. Stephan's Cathedral. Day four depart Vienna and embark on a cruise on the Danube River. Later visit the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, before continuing on to Salzburg. Day five enjoy a walking tour of the Alstadt (Old Town) highlighting the Cathedral, Mozart's birthplace, and Mirabell Gardens. Tonight is a memorable Mozart Dinner Concert at the centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant. Listen to some of Mozart's most popular compositions performed by local artists in colorful, historic costumes. Day six travel through picturesque Austria to Munich, Germany. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour featuring the Olympic Park, Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel. Next, depart for the quaint village of Oberammergau. Day seven enjoy a performance of the Passion Play. During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau made a vow that if God spared them from the Black Plague that was sweeping the region they would perform a passion play honoring the life of Christ every ten years. The performers are native Oberammergauers. The cast starts to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance and the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. Day eight visit Wies Church, a World Heritage site. Continuing on view Neuschwanstein, the most famous castle in Bavaria on your way to the Rhine Falls where you will spend the night in the Black Forest. Day nine visit Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva. Continue on into the fabulous Swiss Alps. Upon arrival in Tasch, board a train for the short ride to the spectacular Alpine village of Zermatt. Day ten enjoy a tour of the village. Day eleven travel to the beautiful medieval city of Lucerne. Enjoy a leisurely-paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour of the city with more than 800 years of history. This afternoon travel to the Swiss capital of Bern. Day twelve explore Bern on a tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the Gothic Cathedral. This evening celebrate the end of an amazing trip with a farewell dinner. Day thirteen the tour ends and you fly home. Cancellation waiver insurance, airfare, hotel accommodations, hotel transfers, and 19 meals included. $850 deposit per person due upon registration.
The Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 is non-refundable for this one-of-a-kind trip, registration deadline is: This trip is on a first-come first-serve basis.
A - Double - $6,149 per person B - Single - $6,749 per person
